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Official title A Culturally Informed Patient Navigation Program (CFPN) to Reduce Delays Between Diagnosis and Treatment in American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Patients Living in Rural California
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07332312
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial develops and tests whether a culturally informed patient navigation program, Community-Focused Patient Navigation (CFPN), works to reduce delays between diagnosis and treatment in American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) cancer patients living in rural California. AIAN communities face some of the most severe cancer disparities in the United States, including higher death rates, later-stage diagnoses, and limited access to timely, culturally responsive care.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- CAB: Self-identify as AIAN or have experience working with the AIAN community
- CAB: Are 18 years or older
- CAB: Live within Toiyabe Indian Health Program (TIHP) catchment area(s)
- CAB: Are either a cancer patient/survivor/caregiver and/or a family member of an individual(s) affected by cancer, OR a Board member (ex: Tribal...
- FOCUS GROUP: Self-identify as AIAN or a family member of an AIAN individual affected by cancer
You likely can't join if
- FOCUS GROUP: Individual with no experience with cancer either as a patient or know someone who is/was a cancer patient at TIHP
- CFPN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: Not a TIHP patient
- CFPN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: Does not currently have cancer or has not previously had cancer
See the full eligibility criteria
- CAB: Self-identify as AIAN or have experience working with the AIAN community
- CAB: Are 18 years or older
- CAB: Live within Toiyabe Indian Health Program (TIHP) catchment area(s)
- CAB: Are either a cancer patient/survivor/caregiver and/or a family member of an individual(s) affected by cancer, OR a Board member (ex: Tribal Health Board or Elders Board)
- FOCUS GROUP: Self-identify as AIAN or a family member of an AIAN individual affected by cancer
- FOCUS GROUP: Are 18 years or older
- FOCUS GROUP: Live within TIHP catchment area(s)
- FOCUS GROUP: Are either a cancer patient/survivor/caregiver and/or a family member of an individual(s) affected by cancer, OR a Board member (ex: Tribal Health Board or Elders Board)
- KII: Be a TIHP healthcare staff member
- KII: Be 18 years or older
- KII: Work with AIAN cancer patients in TIHP catchment area
- CFPN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: Have any type of cancer, are in any treatment stage along the cancer continuum
- CFPN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: Self-identify as AIAN or be a TIHP patient
- CFPN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: Live in the TIHP service area
- CFPN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: Receive cancer-related services from TIHP
- FOCUS GROUP: Individual with no experience with cancer either as a patient or know someone who is/was a cancer patient at TIHP
- CFPN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: Not a TIHP patient
- CFPN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: Does not currently have cancer or has not previously had cancer
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bishop, California, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bishop, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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